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639 pages. Book is in Very good condition throughout, the only exception is some light foxing on edges.
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Bryce Courtney's beloved son Damon, a haemophiliac, died from medically-acquired AIDS on Aprils Fool's day 1991, at the age of 24. In this book, he celebrates his life, but he condemns the medical approach taken towards AIDS, and how he and his family coped with Damon's haemophlia and early death.
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Bryce Courtenay was born in South Africa, is an Australian, and has lived in Sydney for the major part of his life.
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. April Fool's Day This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Seller Inventory # 7719-9780143004608
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Paperback. Condition: Fair. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration. Seller Inventory # GOR005233823
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April Fool's Day (Paperback)
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Penguin Random House Australia, Hawthorn, 2006
ISBN 10: 0143004603
ISBN 13: 9780143004608
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Seller: CitiRetail, Stevenage, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. In the end, love is more important than everything and it will conquer and overcome anything. Or that's how Damon saw it, anyway. Damon wanted a book that talked a lot about love.Damon Courtenay died on the morning of April Fool's Day. In this tribute to his son, Bryce Courtenay lays bare the suffering behind this young man's life. Damon's story is one of lifelong struggle, his love for Celeste, the compassion of family, and a fight to the end for integrity.A testimony to the power of love, April Fool's Day is also about understanding- how when we confront our worst, we can become our best.This life-affirming book will change the way you think.'April Fool's Day is one of those rare, wholly beautiful books that lets life speak for itself without any attempt at artifice . yet stands as a powerful work of literature . Damon certainly lives in the pages of this vital book.' Weekend Australian'Some books have such a powerful story to tell . April Fool's Day is written with sustained rage, grief, raw love, and thank god, some dark humour . I cannot remember when a book has moved me so deeply.' Weekend Telegraph Bryce Courtney's beloved son Damon, a haemophiliac, died from medically-acquired AIDS on Aprils Fool's day 1991, at the age of 24. In this book, he celebrates his life, but he condemns the medical approach taken towards AIDS, and how he and his family coped with Damon's haemophlia and early death. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780143004608
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April Fool's Day
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Penquin Books, Camberwell, 1998
ISBN 10: 0143004603
ISBN 13: 9780143004608
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Seller: Marlowes Books and Music, Ferny Grove, QLD, Australia
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Reprint. 639 pages. Book is in Very good condition throughout. The Only Exception Is Some Light Foxing On Edges. Seller Inventory # 172276
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Paperback. Condition: Fair. 640 pages. minor wear, tanned. Seller Inventory # 1145bh
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